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MMH Orientation

Welcome new MMH students!  We are delighted to have you join the Cornell Hotel School community, and look forward to great things from you this year. 

The MMH program is intensive, and you'll find that Orientation is, as well.  To prepare you for the fast pace of the semesters to come, we have arranged many activities that will acquaint you with your new classmates, the Hotel School faculty and the staff of the Office of Student Services, while you work on important professional development tasks.

We've also planned receptions where you can relax and chat with your colleagues, faculty, and staff. 

Dress for all Orientation activities is business casual, with the exception of the Team Building/Ropes Course Challenge on the afternoon of Thursday, May 15..  Please bring casual, comfortable clothing to change into for that afternoon. 

Orientation Schedule

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

9 to 10:15 a.m.
Welcome Breakfast   
Taylor-Rowe Rooms, Statler Hotel

  • Breakfast and introductions to faculty and staff members.

10:30 a.m.
MMH Program Introduction
Lisa M. Shaffer, Director of Student Services
Room 396, Statler Hall

11 a.m.
Academic Integrity Session
Richard Penner, Director of Graduate Studies
Room 396, Statler Hall

11:30 a.m.
International Programs with ISSO
Room 396, Statler Hall

  • International students will meet with staff members from International Students and Scholars Office.

1 p.m.
Q&A Session and Lunch
The Nines, Collegetown

  • Meet with current MMH students, learn about their unique experiences, and get advice on making a smooth transition. Lunch will be provided.

3 p.m.
Nestlé Library Resources
Room 396, Statler Hall

Thursday, May 15, 2008

8 to 9 a.m.
Video Conference with Ithaca/Singapore
Room 396, Statler Hall

  • MMH students from both campuses meet by video conference.

9 a.m.
Career Track Introductions with Faculty
Room 396, Statler Hall

  • Career Track advisors familiarize students with opportunities and information on the five Career Tracks offered. 

11:30 a.m.
Box Lunches
Park Atrium, Statler Hall

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Team Building
Cornell Ropes Course, Hoffman Field

  • Students will participate in a ropes course teambuilding challenge.

Friday, May 16, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Room 291, Statler Hall

  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People three-day program, based on the best-selling management text by Dr. Stephen Covey, will focus on achieving personal and interpersonal effectiveness.   Students will develop skills to strengthen their performance at the personal, managerial, and organizationsl levels by working successfully with and through others.

6 p.m.
Barbecue with current MMH students
North Shelter, Robert Treman State Park, Ithaca

Monday, May 19, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Room 291, Statler Hall

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Room 291, Statler Hall

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

9 a.m.
Summer Communication Seminar
Room 398, Statler Hall

1 p.m.
Live Writing Sample
Lab B, Binenkorb Computing Center, Statler Hall

Thursday, May 22, 2008

9 a.m.
Summer Communication Seminar
Room 398, Statler Hall

4:30 p.m.
Presentations
Room 398, Statler Hall

Monday, May 26, 2008

Semester I(a) classes begin.